Battle of the Rechargeables

Our test of rechargeable AA batteries reveals that nickel- metal-hydride is the optimum technology, and Rayovac's 15-Minute Rechargeable I-C the top performer.

JRC PLOT 500F vs. Lowrance LCX-19C

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Garmin 188C vs. Si-Tex Combo

In a two-on-one chartplotter/sounder shootout, a pair of Si-Tex units takes on a single Garmin combo machine.

Color Plotter/Sounders: Furuno’s GP-1850 WF and Simrad’s CE 33

Furuno's upgraded screen tilts the balance against the feature-rich Simrad.

Globalstar Satellite Phone—Round One

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Globalstar Satellite Phone—Round One

A 'learning round' with Globalstar last year will, we hope, prepare us for a 'playing' round this coming summer.

Headings: Get a GRIB on the Weather

The Weather Channel Marine and XM WX Satellite Weather offer on-board solutions to satellite weather that are pricy, but simpler and more familiar-looking than older systems.

Garmin Rino 110 and 120

Merging more than one function into a single piece of electronics is a big trend now, and Garmin is seizing the day with its...

Magellan SporTrak PRO Marine

One of a dozen handheld GPS receivers Magellan is marketing strongly to consumer niches, this is a capable device, ruggedly built, with good viewability and navigation screens.

Chandlery: 04/15/04

Suunto M9 Wristop ComputerIn the trend towards miniaturization in electronics, there's a fine line between true utility and whiz-bang cleverness for its own sake....

Zero Dollar Cruising Dream | Halcyon 23

Could you really live on a small sailboat, go cruising cheap, or chase the sailing dream without buying a huge expensive boat? In this...

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